Bonham Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3BD is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3RA, RM8 3BE, RM8 3UL, RM8 3QX, RM8 3JJ, RM8 3JA, RM8 3JH, RM8 3BH, RM8 3UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 39% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 45.4% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 49.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.3% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 21.7% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 31% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 74.5% | 60% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 66.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 66.7% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 13.2% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 66.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.1% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bonham Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bonham Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 168th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bonham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-24 | £355,920 |
| 74 Bonham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-01-25 | £376,632 |
| 50 Bonham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-02-22 | £349,062 |
| 69 Bonham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-02-10 | £360,404 |
| 80 Bonham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-12-14 | £409,326 |
RM8 3BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 3BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Cafe | 443 Becontree Avenue | 173 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 284 yd | |
| The Vibe (Studio) | 195-211 Becontree Avenue | 288 yd | |
| Palwan Da Dera | 733 Green Lane | 507 yd | |
| Oruci Coffe & Grill | 2a Bennetts Castle Lane | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 439 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 768 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 922 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 339 Valence Avenue | 69 yd | |
| Mr Wong Chinese | 460 Becontree Avenue | 154 yd | |
| Paul's Fish Bar | 458 Becontree Avenue | 154 yd | |
| Shun`s Garden | 435 Becontree Avenue | 173 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 431 Becontree Avenue | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 867 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 229 yd | |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.